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Hope A.

Star Sitter

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
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Services

Hope can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

I am a professional portrait and family photographer. I have also ALWAYS had dogs so I'm used to scheduling my life around them!! Your dogs will get lots of one-on-one attention and love! The longest they will ever be on their own is 2 to 3 hours!

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About Hope A.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your dogs will have lots of walks through my wooded community and special playtime in my home. They will be free to roam in the house and follow me from room to room! And, of course, they will be allowed to either sleep and cuddle on my bed or in their bed if they prefer!

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Hope A. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dogs have any special needs, phobias, or allergies!! Also how they get along with other dogs they meet on walks,if they have leash aggression, and if they are 'hunters'!! If you have a harness, please bring it!

A typical day

In addition to walks, we will play ball, chase, hide and go seek and other fun games! Let me know what YOUR dog likes to do and I will try to accommodate it!! We will have FUN! And get LOTS of cuddles and LOVE!!

Location

Durham, NC

Hope A.'s Neighborhood

Hope A. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

💜🐾⭐️The Granny Dog Nanny! ⭐️🐾💜

Pet care experience

You know that no one loves and cares for you like Grandmas do!! I am an active woman of a certain age who walks 3 miles a day and loves to play with HYPOALLERGENIC dogs (which are the only dogs I can board due to allergies! )that are 25lbs and under, and shower them with lots of cuddles and Granny love!! I have had dogs all my life and have cared for every age and most medical conditions! I will love your pets like they are my very own granddogs!! I also will also follow YOUR instructions to the letter!! Your dogs will enjoy great walks on private wooded trails that are right outside my door, and they can snuggle in bed with me at night!! And you will get tons of photos and videos! Breeds I can accept but are not limited to: Poodles, Bichon, Havernease, King Charles Cavaliers, Schnauzers, Yorkies, Shih Tzus, etc.

Reviews

Olivia W.
Boarding • Jul 11, 2026
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We couldn’t be happier! Our pup was so happy and comfortable and she was the best communicator!

Kristie W.
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026
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Hope, you are a true gem. We are so thankful to have found you on Rover to care for our pup, Tucker. We knew you would be the perfect Grandma to love on him while we were away, just based on the reviews. Hope have him so many walks in her beautiful neighborhood. She provided lots of pics and updates. She was such a great caregiver and will sbdokutely use her again.

Jillian P.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 14, 2026
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Hope is great! Tilly seemed right at home and got lots of walks, which she loves!

Alice D.
Boarding • Jun 02, 2026
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Hope loves dogs and it shows! Darby loves staying with her and is always excited when we arrive. Definitely recommend!

About Hope A.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your dogs will have lots of walks through my wooded community and special playtime in my home. They will be free to roam in the house and follow me from room to room! And, of course, they will be allowed to either sleep and cuddle on my bed or in their bed if they prefer!

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Hope A. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dogs have any special needs, phobias, or allergies!! Also how they get along with other dogs they meet on walks,if they have leash aggression, and if they are 'hunters'!! If you have a harness, please bring it!

A typical day

In addition to walks, we will play ball, chase, hide and go seek and other fun games! Let me know what YOUR dog likes to do and I will try to accommodate it!! We will have FUN! And get LOTS of cuddles and LOVE!!

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Hope A.

Star Sitter

Durham, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews